Italy Classical Art Tours St Peters Basi

by Ennio Francia

St Peter's in Rome, built over the tomb of Peter the Apostle, is the center of the Catholic Church and focal point of the whole of Christianity. Over the centuries generations of famous architects--amongst them Bernini, Bramante and Michelangelo--have played a part in its construction. St. Peter's is not simply a place of worship but also a unique treasure-house of religious art. The 'Classical Art Tours' series takes us to the greatest works of art in the world. Each one is a monument to man's creativity over thousands of years and is just as fascinating and relevant now as the day it was created. With a wealth of factual detail, well-known experts portray a whole era in the context of its cultural background. About 60 superb new pictures by contemporary photographers illustrate the most beautiful aspects of the world of art.

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